Faculty and Staff Postings

Dr. Sarah Otto

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. UBC Science is dedicated to maintaining a diverse community that fosters the inclusion of voices that have traditionally been underrepresented or discouraged.

Canada Excellence Research Chair in Ocean Ecological Modelling

Application deadline: September 12, 2025

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) and the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF) at The University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus are recruiting for an outstanding researcher to be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Ocean Ecological Modelling, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with tenure. The successful candidate will be offered a joint UBC appointment in EOAS and IOF, with opportunities for collaboration with UBC researchers in other groups, including the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC), the Data Science Institute (DSI), the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA). The earliest anticipated start date for this position is April 1, 2027. A later start date may be arranged, but must be no later than July 1, 2027, subject to mutual agreement and contingent on the official CERC award date.

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Canada Excellence Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Improving Patient Outcomes and Enhancing Health Service Delivery

Application deadline: August 1, 2025

The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus, are recruiting an outstanding researcher to be nominated for the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Artificial Intelligence for Improving Patient Outcomes and Enhancing Health Service Delivery. It is expected that the successful candidate will qualify for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Professor or as an Associate Professor who is expected to be promoted to Full Professor within one to two years of the nomination. The anticipated start date will be no earlier than April 1, 2027.

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Assistant Professor of Teaching in STEM Public Engagement

Application deadline: September 30, 2025

The Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL), in partnership with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (MBIM) in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching with an expected start date of no earlier than January 1, 2026. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL) and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (MBIM), playing a pivotal role in advancing STEM pedagogy across both units. The ideal candidate will have expertise in computational biology, molecular biology, microbiology, or a complementary field that aligns well with these disciplines.

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